1. Donald Richard "Don" Whitton was a Canadian concert cellist, recording musician, and teacher, with a professional career in music spanning over 50 years.
20 Facts About Donald Whitton
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Donald Whitton continued to study until World War II was declared.
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Donald Whitton was transferred to an entertainment unit in England where he spent the next year as a cellist with a forces orchestra.
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Donald Whitton went on in the next five years to study with many great cellists, including the genius cellist-editor Leonard Rose.
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Donald Whitton auditioned for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in 1948, and was awarded the position of principal's assistant the following year.
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In 1960 Donald Whitton quit the TSO, but remained in the CBC radio orchestra.
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In 1970 Donald Whitton heard about the newly created National Arts Centre Orchestra, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and that it was in need of musicians.
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Donald Whitton landed the top spot as the founding principal cellist of the NACO.
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Donald Whitton died in Ottawa in April 2018 at the age of 94.
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Solo cello, Don Donald Whitton, captured the tone, nuance and expressive beauty of the Andante's opening theme with skill and artistry that solidifies his prime years leading the cellos of the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
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Donald Whitton was one of the original members of the group, but when he had to leave for Ottawa to continue his classical music career, he had to leave Lighthouse as well.
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Our original cellist, Don Donald Whitton, is principal cellist with the National Arts Orchestra, and Freddy Stone, one of the trumpeters on our first album, is playing lead trumpet with Duke Ellington.
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Donald Whitton was known for his diversity of styles of playing.
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Donald Whitton was an excellent ripieno musician, but had the skill of a virtuoso for solo performances.
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Donald Whitton led his section with direction, and was a strong leader.
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Donald Whitton is particularly noted for the magnificence of his large, rich, and beautiful tone quality.
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Donald Whitton frequented the recording studio with various artists, both classical, and non-classical.
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Donald Whitton compiled 7 jazz recordings between 1967 and 1969, with various artists.
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Donald Whitton recorded with Glenn Gould, on his version of several Bach Brandenburg concertos.
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Donald Whitton was the member of several music groups which recorded music including: The Jack Groob Trio and the Jack Groob String Quartet, the Toronto Baroque Ensemble, and the Pack Quartet.